Philip Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Philip

Philip Name Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: ph(i)-lip
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Philip Name Meaning

The name Philip means “lover of horses.”

Origins of the Name Philip

The name Philip is of Greek origin and means “lover of horses.” It was a common name among early Christians and was the name of several saints, including Philip the Apostle and Philip the Deacon.

Popularity of the Name Philip

Philip has been a popular name in many countries for centuries and remains so today. It has been a top 100 name in the United States for several decades and continues to be a popular choice for parents.

Final Thoughts on the Name Philip

Philip, a name that’s been around for centuries and continues to be a popular choice for parents. Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or just love the sound of the name, Philip is a great choice for parents looking for a classic and timeless name. So, embrace your inner equestrian and make your mark on the world with this classic name!

Philip Name Popularity

How popular is the name Philip? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	367	0.1042%
1911	—	569	0.1528%
1912	—	1,211	0.2401%
1913	—	1,470	0.2593%
1914	—	1,865	0.2676%
1915	—	2,318	0.2551%
1916	—	2,406	0.2491%
1917	—	2,536	0.2535%
1918	—	2,731	0.2545%
1919	—	2,514	0.2401%
1920	—	2,688	0.2418%
1921	—	2,694	0.2353%
1922	—	2,756	0.2474%
1923	—	2,771	0.2474%
1924	—	2,918	0.2513%
1925	—	2,672	0.2364%
1926	—	2,698	0.2453%
1927	—	2,676	0.2418%
1928	—	2,716	0.2538%
1929	—	2,599	0.2509%
1930	—	2,651	0.2538%
1931	—	2,636	0.2671%
1932	—	2,614	0.2646%
1933	—	2,520	0.2705%
1934	—	2,773	0.2869%
1935	—	3,059	0.3148%
1936	—	3,026	0.3141%
1937	—	3,155	0.3202%
1938	—	3,170	0.3097%
1939	—	3,165	0.3111%
1940	—	3,668	0.3451%
1941	—	4,165	0.3701%
1942	—	4,590	0.3635%
1943	—	4,468	0.3422%
1944	—	3,991	0.322%
1945	—	4,102	0.3363%
1946	—	5,092	0.3451%
1947	—	6,234	0.3735%
1948	—	6,161	0.3859%
1949	—	6,222	0.3868%
1950	—	6,071	0.3771%
1951	—	6,095	0.3595%
1952	—	6,151	0.3524%
1953	—	6,275	0.3546%
1954	—	6,274	0.3432%
1955	—	6,159	0.3348%
1956	—	6,103	0.3231%
1957	—	6,008	0.3122%
1958	—	5,825	0.3082%
1959	—	5,849	0.3079%
1960	—	5,512	0.2909%
1961	—	5,285	0.2799%
1962	—	5,062	0.2757%
1963	—	4,757	0.265%
1964	—	4,973	0.2825%
1965	—	4,276	0.2615%
1966	—	3,953	0.2532%
1967	—	3,789	0.2497%
1968	—	3,610	0.2404%
1969	—	3,538	0.2297%
1970	—	3,515	0.2209%
1971	—	3,301	0.2197%
1972	—	2,773	0.2036%
1973	—	2,998	0.2313%
1974	—	2,969	0.2284%
1975	—	2,994	0.233%
1976	—	2,947	0.2287%
1977	—	3,091	0.2293%
1978	—	3,302	0.2456%
1979	—	3,463	0.2456%
1980	—	3,562	0.2436%
1981	—	3,579	0.2435%
1982	—	3,640	0.2436%
1983	—	3,485	0.2362%
1984	—	3,513	0.2362%
1985	—	3,733	0.2459%
1986	—	3,662	0.2426%
1987	—	3,838	0.2515%
1988	—	3,367	0.2161%
1989	—	3,322	0.2059%
1990	—	3,137	0.1893%
1991	—	2,742	0.1682%
1992	—	2,425	0.1519%
1993	—	2,264	0.1452%
1994	—	1,879	0.1224%
1995	—	1,744	0.1157%
1996	—	1,713	0.1144%
1997	—	1,650	0.1116%
1998	—	1,467	0.098%
1999	—	1,299	0.0867%
2000	—	1,281	0.0839%
2001	—	1,192	0.0791%
2002	—	1,179	0.0787%
2003	—	1,030	0.0677%
2004	—	991	0.065%
2005	—	955	0.0625%
2006	—	880	0.0562%
2007	—	849	0.0538%
2008	—	787	0.0509%
2009	—	735	0.0492%
2010	—	654	0.0454%
2011	—	660	0.0463%
2012	—	682	0.0479%
2013	—	734	0.0516%
2014	—	763	0.0524%
2015	—	663	0.0456%
2016	—	670	0.0465%
2017	—	675	0.0484%
2018	—	654	0.0476%
2019	—	661	0.0488%
2020	—	597	0.0469%
2021	—	635	0.0519%
2022	—	569	0.0431%
2023	—	570	0.044%

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Names Like Philip

If you like Philip, you’ll love these other names like Philip.

What names are diminutives of Philip?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Philip sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Philip, but shorter.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Phil	Horse lover	Greek
Phip	A diminutive form of Philip.

What names are variants of Philip?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Philip.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Felipe	A Spanish form of Philip.	Spanish
Felipo	Horse lover	Greek
Filep	Horse lover	Greek
Filip	Horse lover	Spanish
Filippo	Horse lover	Spanish
Fillip	Horse lover	Spanish
Fyllip	Horse lover	Greek
Phil	Horse lover	Greek
Philipp	Horse lover	Greek
Philippe	Horse lover	Greek
Philippos	Horse lover	Greek
Philippus	Horse lover	Greek

Philips	Horse lover; son of Philip	Greek
Phillip	Horse lover	Greek
Phillips	Horse lover	Greek
Philly	Horse lover	Greek
Phyllip	Horse lover	Greek
Pilipo	Horse lover	Greek
Pip	Horse lover	Spanish
Pippo	Horse lover	Spanish

What names sound like Philip?

If you like how Philip sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Philip.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Felippe		Spanish
Flip	Short form of Phillip; to flip	American, Latin
Welbie	Well-farm	German
Welby	Well-farm	German
Wellby	Well-farm	German

Lists With Philip

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Siblings of Philip

Mamas with kids named Philip also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Robert	Bright fame	German
Matthew	Gift of God	Hebrew

Stephen	Crown	English
Maria	Of the sea	Latin
Martin	Of Mars	Latin
Kai	Sea	Polynesian
Maryn	From the sea	Latin
Lily	Lily flower	English
Leo	Lion	Latin

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9 Comments

Sameria Aug 3 at 7:51 am

My husbands God Father was named Philip it can be seen as a very grown person name fit a newborn but I also like how it is mentioned in the Bible

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MWEBESA PHILIP Dec 12 at 5:13 pm

I madly in love with my name Philip

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Blair Jul 2 at 7:21 am

He will be a jr and my husband’s name is a Biblical name and he was one of Jesus’ disciples who was an evangelist.

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Esther Jun 24 at 9:32 am

My husband and I named Philip after Philip the Evangelist in the Bible. I appreciated having a Biblical role model as I grew up, so we wanted the same thing for each of our boys.

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Valerie Oct 24 at 8:47 am

It was my grandfathers name, so it’s special to our family!

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Katie Jun 23 at 1:36 pm

My daughter picked this name for her baby brother and we love it! It suits him perfectly

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Julia Apr 11 at 12:45 pm

Philip is not only of the 12 Apostles, and the Prince in Sleeping Beauty, but also the name of my husband’s grandfather. The name means “lover of horses”.
The only difficulty with this name is no one knows whether to spell it with 1 or 2 L’s!

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- Phillip Apr 3 at 5:55 pm
  
  Within earshot of me, a so-called friend told someone that only morons spelled the name Philip with two ‘l’s.
  
  When I reminded him of the spelling of my name, he looked rather sheepish. From that moment on, when writing an email or SMS to him, I always spelled my name with three ‘L’s.
  
  There are many variations for the spelling of my name in various languages, but in the Anglo Saxon world, Philip is considered correct as it relates to the original Greek spelling. If it is a surname, on the other hand, like Governor Phillip, or Captain Mark Phillips, two ‘L’s are most often used.
  
  As for me, I like the symmetry of the spelling of my name and the fact that it has 7 letters, not 6. The numeral 7 is a significant one!
  
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- Emily Oct 12 at 6:54 pm
  
  My son’s name, and that was exactly our debate! I wasn’t a fan at first but was won over, and after mulling it over it was the muramutual favorite boy name we agreed on. But then we couldn’t agree on spelling. I wanted one L and my husband said 2. As the tie-breaker, he recalled that it was his grandfather’s name. We asked his mom, and she said he spelled it with 2 L’s, so decision made. Ever since he could talk, he now introduces himself as “Phillip, P-H-I-L-L-I-P” – so cute! ?
  
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